Flood Warning - Paterson and Williams Rivers
State: NSWModerate Flood Warning for Williams River, Williams River at Dungog and Williams River at Mill Dam Falls
SeverityModerateEffectiveJan 18, 2025, 1:39 AM UTCExpiresJan 19, 2025, 1:39 AM UTCUrgencyUnknownAreaNew South Wales: Williams River, Williams River at Dungog and Williams River at Mill Dam FallsModerate flooding is occurring along the Williams River.
The Williams River at Dungog is currently at 7.83 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (7.60 m). The Williams River at Dungog is likely to peak near 7.85 metres Saturday afternoon, with moderate flooding.The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is currently at 6.26 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.10 m). The Williams River at Mill Dam Falls is likely to reach the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Saturday afternoon. The river level may peak near 8.00 metres Saturday evening.In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSWMinor Flood Warning for Paterson River and Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge
SeverityMinorUrgencyUnknownAreaNew South Wales: Paterson River and Paterson River at Gostwyck BridgeMinor flooding may occur along the Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge.
The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge is currently at 7.34 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.10 m). The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge may peak near the minor flood level (9.10 m) from Saturday afternoon.In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Weather warnings provided by Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Australian State Emergency Services (SES).